President Commends House for Passing Balanced Energy Legislation
Statement by the President

I commend the House for passing comprehensive and balanced energy
legislation. The House legislation will increase America's energy
independence by diversifying our sources of renewable energy, expanding
new technology, and increasing environmentally responsible
exploration. This bill is a major step forward in the effort to secure
our Nation's energy future, in keeping with my National Energy Policy.
I look forward to prompt Senate action and to working to ensure that
fiscally responsible legislation to reduce our reliance on foreign
sources of energy can be brought to my desk.